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A sunny Sunday morning in September - imagine how beautiful the Vale of Glamorgan looked with the sun glistening on the dewy hedgerows and the reflectors of 81 bicycles as they sped/'made their way' around the roads and lanes. These were the intrepid trailblazers who took part in the first 'Valeride' to be organised by the Wooden Spoon Wales; a 44 mile charity cycle ride starting and ending in the beautiful town of Cowbridge.

On the 16th August, Cathays Community Centre sparkled in the sun and homemade bunting fluttered in the breeze as the former British Lions, Wales and Cardiff star and President of Wooden Spoon in Wales, Bob Norster presented the plaque to staff and young people at Teenscheme who will use The Garden of Gorgeousness.

Seven year old Iestyn Middle, who sadly has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, recently attended the Cardiff Blues training head quarters at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel along with Wooden Spoon Development Director Bob Harris.

Wooden Spoon and Sparkle are happy to announce the opening of the Multi-Use Games Area at Serennu, Newport.

The Welsh committee were thrilled to be joined by some guests at their April meeting.

Saturday, March 17th will be remembered for a long time in Wales by many. An equal amount will have some serious gaps in their memories due to over indulgence. What ever your memories are of the day, Wooden Spoon Wales enjoyed an amazing day at our clubhouse.

The world of rugby was shocked to hear the news of the death of Mervyn Davies, a staunch supporter of Wooden Spoon, at the age of 65. Sad irony that his death should coincide with a Welsh Grand Slam, with Mervyn himself being a Grand Slam captain.

On Thursday 15th March, Cardiff Arms Park hosted the Tom Shanklin testimonial dinner.

When Pamela Young arrived in Qatar, she had already been involved in St David's Societies in other countries. She was surprised to find that Qatar, despite a healthy number of Welsh expats in residence, was without a Society. With 6 weeks to go before St David's day, there was no time to waste. A St David's day ball was organised - a chance to celebrate being Welsh and a perfect way to launch the society.

The Welsh region of Wooden Spoon (the children's charity of rugby) held their first clubhouse of the year on Sunday 12th February with Lions and Scotland Legend Gavin Hastings the guest of honour.

Many grateful thanks to those who took part in the Wooden Spoon Annual Lottery during 2011.On Monday 12th December, fourteen tickets were drawn by Wooden Spoon's Trustees from over 16,000 returned, and the lucky winners have now been notified.

Take part in our Wooden Spoon National Lottery 2011.

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